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December 27, 2017

Futuristic Conceptual Wheelchair Designs to Ring in the New Year

With technological advancements making strides in transportation, it comes as no surprise that we’ve made mobility more futuristic than before… not to mention fun! Concept and […]

December 20, 2017

News of the Cool: Star Wars-inspired Robotic Hand Lets Pianist Play Again

Just as Luke Skywalker does with his robotic hand in the Star Wars film series, a new ultrasonic sensor allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers […]

October 24, 2017

Top Tips for a Spooky Fun Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner – and even if your child has a disability, they should not be denied the chance to get dressed up […]

July 28, 2017

Yes, You CAN Play Golf

With the recent news about the PGA HOPE program, we have been pondering what it takes to play the sport with a physical disability. Fifty years ago, […]

June 23, 2017

The Benefits of Carbon Fiber Wheelchairs

When it comes to traditional wheelchair design, steel has been the go-to material for many models across several brands. As time as gone on, and the […]

June 15, 2017

Transportation for Riders with Disabilities

Buying a handicap accessible vehicle can be a major financial commitment, so it’s understandable that you may need to rely on other modes of transportation until […]

May 17, 2017

5 Innovative, Must-Have Accessibility Products

When it comes to creating the next big thing in accessibility driven products, there’s a lot of competition out there. From consumer and vehicle technology, to […]

May 9, 2017

Travel Tips for Those with a Disability

Traveling with a disability can be challenging, but the truth is that the more research you do, the more accessible your trip will be. In fact, […]

April 19, 2017

Increasing Accessibility for Drivers With Disabilities

Recent studies have shown that nearly one billion people worldwide live with at least one disability. This conclusion has caused some of the world’s leading engineers […]

April 12, 2017

A Guide to Accessible U.S. Music Festivals

Music, regardless of the genre, is a language that’s spoken by many, and understood by all. Every year, there are dozens of great music festivals held […]

April 6, 2017

Is a Used Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Right for You?

Whether you’re looking forward to summer road trips or simply want to expand your horizons with reliable transportation, a handicap accessible vehicle can provide countless opportunities […]

March 27, 2017

Tips on Becoming a QAP Accredited Dealer

When providing driving solutions and mobility equipment for persons with disabilities, you need to make sure you have all the tools and resources in place to […]